🌱 Man In Critical Condition After Shooting + Record NY Gas Prices

Good morning, hello! It's me, Dan Casarella, your host of the Buffalo Daily — back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening locally.

First, today's weather:

Sunny to partly cloudy. High: 71 Low: 57.

Here are the top 3 stories today in Buffalo:

1. One man is in critical condition after being shot early Tuesday morning. According to police, the shooting occurred at an apartment complex on the 200 block of Linwood Avenue. The shooting took place around 4:30 a.m. The victim is a 37-year-old man and, as of Tuesday evening, is listed in critical condition. (WKBW 7 News Buffalo)
2. New York gas prices are setting records. According to AAA, the state's average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline is $4.94, which is the highest it has ever been. That's almost two dollars more than it was a year ago at $3.08. AAA says that Buffalo drivers are paying an average of $4.80 per gallon at the pump. This comes as local and state governments work to reduce gas taxes to help ease the burden on drivers. (WIVB.com - News 4)
3. Looking for a destination? One more option is coming soon. Frontier Airlines announced that they will be launching a nonstop daily service from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas. The flights will begin on Aug. 9 and the airline is offering fares starting at $99. This is the ninth nonstop destination from Buffalo Niagara International Airport. (WGRZ)

Today in Buffalo:

• Storytime with Miss Laurie at Buffalo and Erie County Public Library (10:00 AM)
• Mahjong Club at Buffalo and Erie County Public Library (10:00 AM)
• Water Safety Class with Craft at Buffalo and Erie County Public Library (10:30 AM)
• Summer Storytime at Buffalo and Erie County Public Library (10:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• Andrew Galarneau invites you to celebrate Black Restaurant Week. The event will be Jun. 12-19 and features Black-owned businesses across Buffalo. (Andrew Galarneau via Instagram)
• Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens want to recognize the healing power of plants. Wegmans Family Day is this Sunday and includes a Raw Renewal Yoga class. Sign up at the link. (Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens via Facebook)
• Suns out, tongues out! Dogs Of Buffalo shared an adorable photo of a dog celebrating Pride Month. Check out the photo at the link. (Dogs Of Buffalo via Instagram)

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— Dan Casarella

About me: Dan Casarella is a writer, podcast producer, and small business development specialist who formerly worked in late-night television. He’s produced many talk segments, including with President Joe Biden, Kobe Bryant, and Chadwick Boseman. Dan studied Media Studies and Production at Temple University. He also enjoys running, painting, and the highs and lows of Philadelphia’s sports teams.